Croatian Active Family Holiday

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This multi-activity family holiday to Croatia is great for those that love water and excitement - run the rapids whilst white water rafting along the Zrmanja River , take a boat trip to Kornati National Park and explore caves and gorges as we hike through Paklenica.  Combine all this with cycling through villages and discovering Croatia's rich history and you...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get active in Croatia's water wonderland
    • Make a splash, rafting
    • Head to the island of Pag , explore its moonlike surface and learn to make its cheese.

What's this trip about?

    This multi-activity family holiday to Croatia is great for those that love water and excitement - run the rapids whilst white water rafting along the Zrmanja River , take a boat trip to Kornati National Park and explore caves and gorges as we hike through Paklenica.  Combine all this with cycling through villages and discovering Croatia's rich history and you have the recipe for an unforgettable week! 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range5 to 35 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySplit
End CityZadar

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Sibenik
  • Split

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Cycling
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Snorkeling

Trip includes

    • Transport - Minibus, boat
    • Accommodation - Hotel with pool (7nts).
    • Meals
    • Entrance fees
    • Activities
    • Accommodation
    • Meals listed in the itinerary are included in the price
    • Along with the services of a Group Leader
    • All internal domestic flights are included in the price with the exception of our eclipse tours

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Split

Our Croatian Adventure gets under way. Check-in to the hotel, located just a few kilometres from the town of Biograd, near to Zadar. You can arrive at anytime and there is a welcome meeting at 6 pm.An important coastal town, the musical steps on Zadar's waterfront exp...

Day 2: Pag Island

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

After breakfast we transfer to Pag island and city. Thanks to the strong "bora" wind that blows during the winter months, the surface of Pag island is bare and often compared to the moon. The ar...

Day 3: Krka National Park

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

Today we jump on our bikes and cycle through the impressive Krka National Park. The Krka National Park was proclaimed in 1985 and covers an area of 111 sq km from the riverhead of Krka in the Knin Valley ...

Day 4: Paklenica

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

This morning after breakfast we transfer to Paklenica and hike through this stunning area. The park contains some of the Croatia’s finest mountain scenery, giving us the opportunity to trek up gorges, explore the Manita cave and admire the view when you reach the mountain lodge.

Day 5: Kornati National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

Today is a water-based day. After breakfast we head out to sea to the Kornati national park for a day touring the coastline , stopping for a swim and a snorkel and enjoy a fish based lun...

Day 6: Free Day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

After the last couple of days of frenetic activity we have left today free to do as you choose. Why not take advantage of the hotel's pool or the beach to relax and unwind or if you are hungry for more action, there are some optional activities you can take advantage of.

Day 7: River rafting

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

This morning after the free day we jump into the Zrmanja River for a day of rafting. The river is amongst the most beautiful rivers in Europe with perfectly clear warm water, a magnificent water...

Day 8: Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Crvena Luka

Today, our Croatian adventure comes to an end , unless you want to stay on and explore a little longer. Take breakfast with the group this morning before saying your goodbyes to your newly-found friends and thinking about where to head to next.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,457
Price per day$182
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The company provided an excellent pre tour service

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Why choose The Family Adventure Company?

Since 1996, The Family Adventure Company has been delighting families with small group adventure holidays to most of the world’s amazing destinations.

Whether you want to get active and cycle, raft and kayak or take things a little slower and sleep under the stars in the desert, get up close to some incredible wildlife, take to the seas and explore hidden coves by sail boat, or discover another culture, we provide an English speaking local leader who leads you through an exciting itinerary utilising local accommodation, a variety of fun transportation and a wide range of activities and opportunities.

1. Award winning

We are thrilled to have been voted Best Family Tour Operator by Family Traveller readers in 2015 and prior to that, we brought home the title again at The Times Travel Awards. We are proud to hold these titles, a huge honour and endorsement of what we do.

2. UK’s leading family adventure specialist

The Family Adventure Company is the UK’s leading family adventure holiday specialist.

20 years ago, we pioneered the concept of small group family travel and now take more families on adventure holidays each year than any other adventure tour operator. We offer a wide range of trips to suit different ages and interests, including dedicated adventures for teens and their families and exciting wildlife, activity or cultural adventures.

3. Small groups

On every trip you enjoy a mix of must-see highlights and memorable experiences. Our small groups tours have an average size of 3 or 4 like-minded families providing ready-made friends for the kids and sensible conversation for the parents. The trips are ideal for families of all ages, solo parents , single-child families and you can even bring granny or grandad along.

4. Child prices for 14s and under

Unlike many others, we offer lower prices for kids aged 14 and under. Kids will automatically receive 10% OFF the adult full price so you’ll benefit from an extra three years of cheaper travel.

5. 3-for-2 on all kids' places

For families with three children or more, we offer three for the price of two on kids' places.  All families weren’t created with equal numbers and sometimes the hassle of extra beds and different hotel rooms can be a struggle. We support larger families to ensure you have the ultimate family holiday. Find out more.

6. Local leaders

All our tours are led by local leaders, specially trained in running family adventures. When it comes to your hometown, we bet you know the stories behind the hidden sights, all the best parks and the tastiest spot to grab a bite to eat. But when you travel, you're suddenly the new family in town. That's why it makes sense for a local to help show you around. Find out more about our leaders.

7. We're part of Intrepid Travel

In 2012, The Family Adventure Company merged with the global tour operator, Intrepid Travel which has 25 years’ experience of taking travellers on adventure holidays and offers more than 1,000 trips to over 100 countries.

By joining together we can now offer our customers a wider range of trips, guaranteed departures on most trips and more departure dates. We operate our trips under both The Family Adventure and Intrepid Travel.

8. Responsible Travel

The Family Adventure Company is committed to responsible travel that has a positive impact on the destinations we visit. We employ local tour leaders, support vital community projects around the world and carbon offset travel within destination countries. We support The Intrepid Foundation, a not-for-profit fund that aids non-government organisations around the world. From healthcare to animal welfare, education and environmental conservation, we're dedicated to supporting the communities we visit.

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9. Private groups – Grab your mates

Do you fancy travelling with just you and your family, or with a group of family friends? We can offer our full range of trips departing when you want with a group make-up of your choice. Please call our dedicated private groups team on 01420 595025 to request a quotation.

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10. You’re in safe hands

We’re a fully licensed and bonded tour operator with IATA, ABTA and ATOL so you can be assured that any money you pay to us is protected.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Transfers to the start of the holiday

Accommodation

,GENERAL ROOMING CONFIGURATIONS: Family of two - All family groupings of two will be put into a twin room. Family of three - Wherever possible we will put you in a triple room. Please be aware that in some places triple rooms are in short supply. This means that, in practice, a triple room will often simply be a twin room with a mattress on the floor or a further bed squashed in. Where it is impossible to provide a triple room, you will have to decide which of your party takes the single room. Family of four or more - You will most likely stay in two twin rooms. If and wherever possible we will aim put you in a quadruple room. Whilst we will do our very best to ensure that families are roomed close together (in some cases, we can arrange adjoining rooms), we can’t guarantee this. Most family holidays occur during peak season and we sometimes have little to no control over where you will be put. You need to come prepared for this. Accommodation is clean and simple. You'll mainly stay in small, locally-run, 2-3 star hotels and guesthouses, which reflect the character of the area,generally these will be a twin room with private facilities. Sometimes you'll stay in larger, more comfortable hotels or occasionally rustic accommodation with basic facilities. We use a variety of accommodation on most trips; chosen for their value for money, location and atmosphere. We also try and incorporate unique accommodation experiences, such as a night with a local tribe, or sleeping under the stars in the desert. OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. TWIN SHARE / MULTI SHARE BASIS Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own. CHECK-IN TIME Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
Cancellation policy

If you cancel some or all portions of your booking cancellation fees will apply.  A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.  If you cancel a trip:

  • 56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit;
  • between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost;  whichever is greater, and
  • 30 days or less prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with the booking.

Note that different cancellation conditions apply to Polar bookings and some styles of trips and additional services. Your booking consultant will advise if differences apply. Please note that for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a 100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made and the ticket is issued. You will be advised of different cancellation charges at time of booking. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees.   If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
5 to 35 years
Additional Information

Cycling & Canoeing

A bike tour along country roads and through local villages is a great way to see the countryside at a pace that allows you to experience it much more closely than from a vehicle. Enjoy rafting on the Zrmanja River and exploring its beautiful turquoise pools. After a day spent paddling, the pools are perfect for a welcome swim.

Kayaking & Rafting

Rafting the Zrmanja river takes you through a high-sided gorge of impressive karst formations. The rafting itself is an exhilarating way to understand Croatia's wilderness and an experience you will not forget!

Kornati National Park

Sail across blue waters to the pictureque Kornati National Park. Made up of islands, islets and reefs. Explore the rugged limestone coastline, swim and snorkel, or just soak up the sun and enjoy a lucnh of fresh fish.

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